Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-17
STA. MAINE. SATURDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER IT, 1887


general success of business. OF course oui
citizens engaged in business are quick to see
the bearing OF any policy which the govern.
ment may adopt, as il affects their personal
success and their accumulation. But would
like TO see that broad and patriotic sentiment
among them which can see beyond their pc
culiar personal interests and which can rec.
oghlZe that advancement of the entire couu.
try is an object for which they may well
strive, even sometimes to the diminuition OF
their constantly increasing profits. Must we
always look for political opinions of our bus
iness men precisely where they suppose their
immediate pecuniary advantage is found?
| know how vain it is to hope for the ersdi-
| cation of selfish motives in all the affairs of
life, but am reminded that we celebrate to-
day the triumph of patriotism over selfish.
ness. Will any one say that the concessions
of the constitution were not well made, or
that We are not in full enjoyment of the
blessings resulting from q due regard for all
conflicting interests represented BY different
States which were united q hundred years
ago. l believe the complete benefits prom.
ised to people by our form of government
can only be secured by the exercise of the
same spirit of federation tor each others
rights and interests in which it had its birth.
This spirit will prevail when the business
men of the country cultivate special thought,
when they cease to eschew participation in
political action, and when such thought and
action are guided by better motives than
purely selfish and exclusive benefit.
The President occupied beautifully carved
mahogany chair presented for the occasion
by prominent furniture firm, and around
him sat Bayard. Fsirchild, Hill and Hayes.
Shortly after eleven O'Clock Mrs. Cleve-
land appeared on the balcony of the Lafay-
ette hotel followed by Secretary Lamout aud
wife and two or three guests She received
enthusiastic applause She was dressed in
handsome black silk with white insertions,
beautiful white feather adorning her hat.
At ll.20, Gen. Sheridan, mounted on a
handsome sorrel horse. came up the street
at the head of a vast csvalcsde of military,
preceded by squad of mounted reserves
As he passed the reviewing stand the Presi.
dent arose and tipped his silk hat. Then
there was one continuous round of huZzas
Behind Sheridan came the city troop of cav
airy on prancing steeds As the cavalrvmen
passed the grand stand each of the compau-
les went through the drilling evolutions with
amazing precision.
Admiral Luce rode at the head of the col
umn of the naval turnout, being preceded bv
the Marine band who, with their handsome
uniforms, marching in four columns, the
entire widlh of the street, presented an I'M
posing sight.
Following were a detachment of marine,
from the North Atlantic squadron. As they
drew up, company front" in front of the
grand stand, they broke into eight evolutions
which were models of precision.
The life saving service followed with a
pretty display.
to the right nor left
As each platoon passed the President, the
commander gracefully saluted him, receiving
in return a bow of recognition from the com
mander-in-chief.
As Gov. Beaver passed, thousands of
throats opened and sent up royal cheer for
the veteran who left a limb on the field of
battle as a tribute to LOYALTY. Behind came
nearly ten thousand Pennsylvania militia in
handsome suits, marching to the music Of
national patriotic airs rendered by the regi
mental bands.
Gov. Green and Gen. Sewell of New Jer-
sey. at the head of the New Jersey brigade,
were recognized by the crowd and loudly
cheered.
Gov. Gordon of Georgia and staff rode at
the head of the Gate City Guards of Atlanta,
and received the plaudts of the multitude.
The Governors foot guard of Hartford,
were unanimously declared the most hand
somely uniformed and the finest drilled in
the parade. They also received large share
of applause but as between them and the first
regiment of Massachusetts, the Boston Cadets,
the Governors guard, it was difficult to de-
eide as to which excelled in manouvres.
When Gov. Foraker appeared at the head
of the l4th Ohio, he was Obliged to keep his
anlyn rlaAf
the vociferous cheers of his friends.
The end of the parade was occupied by
the Grand Army of the Republic, and as each
post passed in front of the grand stand its
commander gave salute to the President,
which was recognized.
The entire parade was the most successful
ever seen in modern times. 1t would seem
that the height of military perfection was
reached by the troops of the various States.
Ind eed it would be hard to imagine anything
more inspiring than thirty thousand regi-
ments of uniformed miiitiamen all headed by
re gimeDtsl bands, the commander of each
turned ''face about" as they reached the
Presidents stand, with cheers of thousands
and sweet strains of music, the throngs of
people being completely enraptured.
During the time of passing the President
remained standing with head uncovered and
answered each salute as given. Orders were
previously issued by the department COM
mapder of the G. A. R., that only the post
commander should salute the men in line to
walk facing ahead. This was not strictly
adhered to, however. Many of the rank and
file passed the stand with uncovered heads,
and when Garfield Post, No. 4, of Newark,
came up, the front rank turned "face
about" and sent up rousing cheer for the
chief magistrate, which he gracefully ac-
knowledged. The cheer was taken up by tn G
crowd and carried to the echo. II was just a
quarter to three when the last of the Grand
Army passed.
After the end of the procession had passed
the city troops of Philadelphia cavalry were
drawn up in double columns to escort the
Presidential party back to the hotel. As the
President descended the steps TO the street,
leaning on the arm of ex-Minister Kasson,
he was greeted with tumultuous applause.
Directly behind came Bayard, Fairchild, and
Admiral Luce and staff. When all the party
had reached the street they walked almost in
the middle of the street to the hotel, preced-
ed and followed by portions Of the city
troops. As they walked along there was one
continual round of cheering to which the
President responded by removing his hat.
Probably of the thirty thousand men in
line FIVE or six Thousand were Grand Army
men.
The parade was strictly in conformity with
the program.
The reception to President and Mrs. Cleve.